Improving regional planning and inter-municipal coordination to take advantage of economies of scale and strategic development opportunities.

To this end, the project will be implemented within a governance framework of increased participation and downward/upward accountability, coupled with increased coverage and quality of municipal service provision particularly in underserved areas.

The main outcome expected from the assistance provided to municipalities would be:

Tangible improvement in the living conditions of the targeted population in the areas covered by the municipal infrastructure and services component.
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Increased revenues from new and existing municipal assets and from central government resource transfers.
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An improved enabling environment for municipalities to perform their responsibilities as effective agents of local development.
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